NZ has an anger problem and we just don't care

NZ has an anger problem and we just don't care
Five-year-old Malachi Subecz was tortured and killed by the woman looking after him. (Image: NZME)
Linda Clark
When Anthony Kloosterman’s ex-partner opened the door, she probably knew what was coming. Kloosterman had been ordered by the court to keep at least 10 kilometres away from his former partner, following a series of domestic assaults, including hitting her with a metal pole. But he had no intention of staying away.Earlier that evening, after drinking with mates, he cut off his GPS anklet with scissors and drove 60km to where his ex lived. He walked up to her front door and knocked. When she opened the door, he punched her in the face repea...

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